You can arrange to have experts come to your house to teach you just about anything. For instance, you can do that with mixologists. These experts know how to make any cocktail you can name, and they will teach you for a fee.
Your guests will love learning how to make cocktails, but you will want to set the stage perfectly before everyone arrives. Let’s talk about what you’ll need to make this event memorable and pleasant.
Make Sure Everyone on the Guest List Gets Along
You want to make sure that everyone at this event gets along if at all possible. That means you should think carefully about any ongoing feuds or tiffs that you know about in your friend circle. If you know that your brother-in-law and one of your neighbors can’t stand each other, it is probably best that you only invite one of them.
You will likely want to select guests from among your buddies, coworkers, neighbors, and family members. Try to select what seems like a good number. You do not want the space you’re using to seem overcrowded, and you want there to be a pleasant mixture of personalities. That way, it’s far more probable you’ll have a nice event that you can consider a success.
Select the Right Music and Lighting
You also want to control the music, lighting, and furniture setup for this event as much as you can. While you can try to set up any kind of ambiance you’d like, since you’re doing a cocktail-mixing class, you may want to create a sense of sophistication. That should add to the proceedings immensely.
Accordingly, you might want some light jazz and soft lighting. If you have lights you can adjust, you’ll want to turn them down to create a muted tone. The seating should allow everyone to see the mixologist who will act as the unofficial master of ceremonies. Try to envision what you’d like the evening to resemble and set things up to accommodate your vision.
Have Options for People Who Don’t Like to Drink Alcohol
You should also think about individuals who don’t want to drink. Maybe you have some people who have started AA or who don’t like to indulge for other reasons. A non alcoholic mojito is the perfect option for such folks!
If you know you’ll have some people present who won’t drink alcohol, talk to the mixologist about that beforehand. They can usually have some mocktail ideas on the menu. Your non-drinking guests can still have fun learning about these cocktails that contain no alcohol. By making them, they can feel like they’re part of the event, even if they don’t consume any intoxicants.
Have Finger Foods Handy for When People Start Drinking
When people have a few cocktails, they often feel snacky. You can prepare for that in advance by taking a look at what’s in the pantry and seeing if you have anything you can set out in bowls or on plates. Maybe you’ll have some pretzels or chips standing by. Perhaps you could have some cheese and crackers.
You probably don’t need a full meal, but something to munch on should go nicely with the cocktails. If you don’t have anything handy, you can make a grocery store run before the day of the event. You might use this chance to try out a new recipe for a dip or some finger foods if you find some good ones online. Maybe you have an old family favorite that you only make for these kinds of gatherings.
Designate Some Drivers
You will also want to designate some drivers. Even if you don’t have someone present who doesn’t normally drink who might volunteer, you can talk to your guests beforehand about who might want to take one for the team. You don’t want to have a bunch of tipsy guests spilling out of your house afterward to terrorize other drivers and pedestrians.
If you don’t have anyone who wants to act as a designated driver, you can always call some Uber or Lyft vehicles when the class wraps up. That way, you can make sure everyone gets home safe. You don’t want to end the evening with a car accident and serious injuries.
If you take all these steps, you can enjoy the event, and your guests should as well. You can take plenty of pictures to show off on Instagram or another social media platform. You may even make this a recurring activity.
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